Essays about: "the VI Agroforestry Project"

Found 5 essays containing the words the VI Agroforestry Project.

  1. 1. Trädens interception i ett semiaritt agroforestry-system i Burkina Faso, västra Afrika

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Axelina Jonsson; Erik Sköld; [2015]
    Keywords : nederbörd; jordbruk; hydrologi; regnperiod;

    Abstract : Vi har undersökt storleken på enskilda träds interception i ett semiaridt klimat. Interception är den nederbörd som fångas upp av exempelvis trädkronor och därefter avdunstar till atmosfären. Denna studie är en del av ett projekt som har tittat närmare på trädens effekt på grundvattennivå och kolinlagring. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender Mainstreaming and promotion of gender equality : A case study of the Swedish Cooperative Centre,Vi-Agroforestry project, Kisumu

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jecinta Okumu; [2012]
    Keywords : sustainable development; gender; gender equality; development and gender mainstreaming.;

    Abstract : Gender mainstreaming is accepted by many national and international agencies and Non-governmental organization, as an effective strategy for promoting gender equality. Many researchers widely agree that essential but can also lead to poverty eradication, human development and general economic growth everywhere but more specifically in Africa. READ MORE

  4. 3. Permakultur design av en trädgård i teori och praktik

    University essay from SLU/Horticulture (until 121231)

    Author : Lina Hirsch; [2011]
    Keywords : Permakultur; Hållbar odling; Självhushållning; Hållbar utveckling; Permakulturens principer; Designförslag; Skogsträdgård; Samplantering; Biodiversitet; Perenna grödor; Multifunktionella växter; Agroforestry;

    Abstract : År 2007 stod klimatförändringar och miljöproblem i fokus i media. Forskare från skilda ämnesområden gick ut med budskapet att vi måste se över våra vanor och konsumtionsmönster. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing landscapes : a conceptual proposal for an Agroforestry Training Centre in Musoma, Tanzania, based on a field study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sanna Ahrens; Tove Falk; [2010]
    Keywords : landscape architecture; outdoor education; agroforestry; participatory methods; Tanzania;

    Abstract : In this thesis we propose a conceptual plan for thedevelopment of an Agroforestry Training Centre (ATC)in Musoma, Tanzania. The aim is to make a proposalto support peasant education in agroforestry. READ MORE

  6. 5. Windmill driven water pump for small-scale irrigation and domestic use : In Lake Victoria basin

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Sara Salomonsson; Helena Thoresson; [2010]
    Keywords : wind power; windmill; water pump; irrigation; small-scale; Lake Victoria; Tanzania; vindkraft; vindhjul; vattenpump; bevattning; Victoriasjön;

    Abstract : This project is a combination of mechanical engineering and sustainable development in developing countries. The goal has been to build a windmill driven water pump and to design a small-scale irrigation system for SCC-Vi Agroforestry’s demonstration farm in Musoma, Mara region, Tanzania. READ MORE